The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-20
FINAL PREPARATIONS.
Programme of the Exercises at A.
gusta Today.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 19-The doors of the Cap
itol were opened to the public this morning
at o'clock, since which time there has been
continual stream of people from this city
and other surrounding cities and towns TO
view the remains of Governor Bodwell. The
Capitol Guards remained on duty during the
night and will continue during the time the
remains are lying in state. Captain Choate
is acting officer of the day; Lieutenant
Doughty the senior and Lieutenant Bean
the junior officer of the guard. The company
is divided into three reliefs, The guards are
changed at the catafalque every hour during
the time the public is admitted. Sentinels
are also on duty over the remains during the
night, being relieved every two hours. A
guard mount will take place in the rotunda
tomorrow morning.
The following letter was sent to the Gov
ernor of New Hampshire early this morn
ing:
To Coz. Charles H. SdaVyer. Concord, ". H.:
desire in behalf of the State to extend to you
and others you may select 70 accompany you, 1l an
ernor Bodwell.
[Signed] SEBASTIAN ). MARBLE.
The Arrangements.
The arrangements for the public funeral
are in the hands of the following committee
appointed by Governor Marble: Councillor
Seth NJ. Carter, Gen. George L. Beal and
Col George &. Wing. The carrying out OF
all the arrangements will be in charge of
Hon. George ID. Bisbee, ex-United States
Marshal A flower stand has been erected
on the north side of the rotunda over which
hangs large crayon portrait OF Governor
Bodwell heavily draped and looped with
smilax. The flowers upon the stand are
very profuse and beautiful and were con-
tributed by the Governors Council, staff,
heads Of departments, the officers q the
Hallowell Granite Company, and numerous
friends.
Col. H. S. Osgood, on behalf of the Port
land Club, has sent a notification that
party of ten will attend the funeral. Chief
.Jnstice John A. Peters notifies the Secretary
of the State that he will attend the funeral.
Similar assurances are received from Judges
Libby and Danforth.
Hon. William d. Pennell Of Lewiston
writes that thirty business men OF Lewiston
will attend the funeral.
The following telegram was received from
Adjutant General Dalton of Massachusetts:
"Will leave Boston tonight with two Of my
staff"
National Soldiers Home at Togus, has ac-
cepted an invitation to be present also Capt;
o. K. Michaelis, commandant OF the. United
States arsenal in this city.
The Order of Exercises.
The following is the official programme of
the funeral services in the Hall of Repre-
sentatives:
Music by Togus Military Band.
Reading of the Scripture and prayer by Rev. A.
+. Skeele of Augusta.
Selection by the Chickering Quartette OF Au-
Address by Rev. G. H. Hayden of Auburn:
Selection by the Chickering Quartette and Mrs
Milken.
Benediction by Rev. j. S. Gledhill of Augusta.
The Funeral cortege.
The following is the order of the pro-
cession:
Platoon of Police.
Chief Marshal, Hon. Geo. ID. Bisbee OF Buckfeld.
Chief OF staff, Col. II. M. Sprague OF
Auburn.
Aids s. W Lane Of H. Augusta W Max Max y John
Augusta, Col. A. B. Nealey Of Lew
iston, and Col. w. A. X.
Boothby OF Water
vile. 4.
National Home Band OF Togus.
Col John J. Lynch and stan, commanding the
Provisional Battalion Of Infantry and the
First Maine Battery as escort.
Pail Bearers.
| Hearse. with Capital Guards as guard OF honor
Carriages containing the family and imme-
diate relatives.
| The carriages containing the Judiciary of Maine
United States officials and resident
clergymen.
| Executive Councillors and other State omcerS on
foot.
| Special joint committee of the Legislature, and
members and ex-members OF the LegiSla-
ture on foot.
Representatives OF the City Government and dele
cations from various organizations and
citizens on foot.